Where to Visit in Birmingham?

So, you’re on your visit to Birmingham and looking for places to explore? Don’t worry! We will help you with finding the best places to visit in Birmingham.

Known as one of the coolest cities in the UK, Birmingham is home to many beautiful attractions and events. That’s why most people visiting the UK never forgets to give a visit to Birmingham city. With a number of museums and galleries to explore to discovering rewarding culture and heritage, there are plenty of places that you can visit during your trip to Birmingham.

If you’re travelling from any nearby city, then reaching Birmingham is easy, but if you are coming from an outside country, then we suggest you book London airport taxi transfers to reach Birmingham directly. Now, let’s move to the places that you can visit in Birmingham.

·         Lapworth Museum of Geology

If you’re a fan of Geology and want to explore the ancient history that date backs to 3.5 billion years, then visit Lapworth Museum of Geology is a must. Here, you will get to see the exceptional objects from one of the UK’s most outstanding geological collections. Also, you will get to explore the state of art galleries and innovative technologies that are used to identify the history of an object.

·         National Sea Life Centre

The National Sea Life Centre is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the UK; it is home to more than 60 impressive exhibits that relate to marine life. What’s more interesting about this centre is that it has an aquarium with a million-litre ocean tank with unique underwater tunnel that provides visitors with a unique view of the diverse sea life on display. At the aquarium, you can see more than 2000 critters like seahorses, giant octopi, crabs, lobsters, as well as otters. However, the main attraction at the sea centre is the penguins.

·         Jewellery Quarter

For those who are willing to experience the tradition of Birmingham can visit the Jewellery Quarter, where more than 200 jewellers’ workshops and silversmiths are concentrated. There is even a museum, known as Museum of the Jewellery Quarter that will give you an inside look of the trade in the fascinating Smith & Pepper Factory. And if you have got enough cash, you can even purchase some of the finest jewellery in the quarter.

·         St. Phillip Cathedral

The third-smallest church in England, St. Phillip Cathedral was built in 17^th century, which began its life as a perish church and then elevated to its present status in 1905. The cathedral was destroyed due to a bombing raid in 1940. In 1948, it was rebuilt with all the significant treasures that were taken from it during the bombing. With St. Phillip Church, you can also give a visit to St. Martin’s Church that was built in 13^th century.

·         Barber Institute of Fine Arts

We all know about Birmingham University, but there is another place that requires your attention – Barber Institute of Fine Arts that is situated near Birmingham University. The exciting thing about this institute is that it has an excellent collection of art from the Renaissance that dates back to the 20^th century. The highlights of the institute include the masterpieces created by Watteau, Tintoretto, Rubens, Manet, and Monet. And if you have enough time, then wait for the evening concerts that are held in the University.

Well, these are a few places that you can visit in Birmingham. However, there are many other places that we will explore in our next article. Till then, enjoy your visit to Birmingham while exploring these places.